Want to Craft For Charity? Here’s How to Lend a Helping Hand |
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Crafters are a big-hearted group. We love to make things for ourselves, and we also love to share our handiwork too.
As the weather gets colder, there are many people out there who could really use a warm sweater, a cozy hat, or a quilted blanket. If you’d like to commit a random act of kindness this season, here is a list of charities that could benefit greatly from your creative hands. From knitting and crochet to sewing and quilting to paper crafts, no matter what your skill level, you can bring some relief, as well as a smile, to someone this holiday season.
Knitting & Crochet
Make It Better Craft-Along for Hurricane Sandy Relief
Afghans for Afghans
Warm-Up America
The Ships Project
Operation Toasty Toes
The Red Scarf Project
Hugs for Homeless Animals–Snuggles Project
Stitches from the Heart
Christmas at Sea
Mother Bear Project
Knit-A-Square
Socks for Soldiers
Knitting, Crochet and Sewing:
The Linus Project
Newborns in Need
The Binky Patrol
Quilting/Sewing
The Quilts of Valor Foundation
One Million Pillow Case Challenge
Sleeping Bag Project
Little Dresses for Africa
Paper Crafts:
Girls Love Mail
Love Letters Cares: Random Cards of Kindness
Made with Love: Crafting for a Cause
Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Operation Christmas Cards
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